Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Major in Kinesiology (Sport Management Concentration, Entering with Master's Degree)

HHP 7199. Dissertation.

This course supports the completion of original research and scholarly writing in Health and Human Performance under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. Students design, conduct, analyze, and report independent research that contributes to the field’s body of knowledge. Continuous enrollment during each long semester ensures sustained progress, structured mentorship, and timely feedback throughout the dissertation process. The course emphasizes research rigor, ethical standards, and scholarly communication consistent with doctoral-level expectations. It also prepares students for professional roles requiring advanced research competence and dissemination of scholarly work.

HHP 7299. Dissertation.

This course supports the completion of original research and scholarly writing in Health and Human Performance under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. Students design, conduct, analyze, and report independent research that contributes to the field’s body of knowledge. Continuous enrollment during each long semester ensures sustained progress, structured mentorship, and timely feedback throughout the dissertation process. The course emphasizes research rigor, ethical standards, and scholarly communication consistent with doctoral-level expectations. It also prepares students for professional roles requiring advanced research competence and dissemination of scholarly work.

HHP 7301. Research Methodology in Health and Human Performance.

This course examines research methods used in Health and Human Performance, with emphasis on locating, evaluating, and synthesizing professional literature. Students develop skills in research design, methodological planning, and data collection procedures appropriate to the field and could prove as helpful in dissertation design. The course also focuses on the preparation of structured research proposals, including problem statements, literature reviews, and methodological frameworks. Emphasis is placed on developing competencies necessary to plan, conduct, and communicate professional research projects.

HHP 7302. Quantitative Research Design and Analysis in Health and Human Performance.

This course offers a comprehensive study of quantitative statistical methods used in the design, planning, and execution of experimental and correlational research. Students examine statistical principles, assumptions, and procedures relevant to analyzing data in Health and Human Performance. The course emphasizes selection of appropriate statistical techniques, accurate data analysis, and interpretation of results. Integration of statistical software provides practical experience, supporting the application of methods to real-world research questions and enhancing students’ ability to communicate findings clearly and rigorously within professional and academic contexts.

HHP 7303. Qualitative Research Design and Analysis in Health and Human Performance.

This course explores the application of qualitative research methods in Health and Human Performance. Students examine principles and practices for designing qualitative studies, including the development of research questions, selection of appropriate methodologies, and construction of literature reviews. Emphasis is placed on understanding data collection techniques, analysis approaches, and interpretation of qualitative findings. The course provides practical experience in designing and evaluating qualitative research projects, enabling students to critically assess studies and effectively plan their own research in a systematic and methodologically sound manner.

HHP 7309. Advanced Quantitative Research Design & Analysis in Health and Human Performance.

This course provides an in-depth examination of advanced quantitative statistical methods, with a focus on multivariate techniques applicable to Health and Human Performance research. Students study the principles, assumptions, and application of methods such as multiple regression, factor analysis, MANOVA, and other multivariate approaches. Emphasis is placed on analyzing complex data sets, interpreting results accurately, and applying findings to research questions. The course integrates the use of statistical software to provide practical experience, supporting rigorous research design, data analysis, and scholarly communication in professional and academic contexts. Prerequisite: HHP 7302 with a grade of a "B" or better.

HHP 7320. Seminar in Health and Human Performance.

This course examines current research topics and emerging issues across the Health and Human Performance disciplines, including sports, recreation, public health, athletic training, and exercise science. Students engage in in-depth study of contemporary research, evaluating methodologies, findings, and applications within the field. The course emphasizes careful analysis of scholarly literature and understanding the changing research in these areas. It may be repeated for credit, allowing students to explore multiple facets of Health and Human Performance scholarship and deepen their knowledge across different research topics and applications.

HHP 7347. Applied Research in Health and Human Performance.

This course provides students the opportunity to conduct applied research on a topic of individual interest within Health and Human Performance. Students engage in in-depth study, including research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, under the guidance of program faculty. The course supports professional development by fostering research skills, critical thinking, and scholarly communication. Enrollment is arranged individually with faculty approval and may be repeated with a different emphasis, allowing students to explore multiple areas of the discipline and expand their research experience in a structured, supervised environment. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval.

HHP 7399. Dissertation.

This course supports the completion of original research and scholarly writing in Health and Human Performance under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. Students design, conduct, analyze, and report independent research that contributes to the field’s body of knowledge. Continuous enrollment during each long semester ensures sustained progress, structured mentorship, and timely feedback throughout the dissertation process. The course emphasizes research rigor, ethical standards, and scholarly communication consistent with doctoral-level expectations. It also prepares students for professional roles requiring advanced research competence and dissemination of scholarly work.

HHP 7599. Dissertation.

This course supports the completion of original research and scholarly writing in Health and Human Performance under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. Students design, conduct, analyze, and report independent research that contributes to the field’s body of knowledge. Continuous enrollment during each long semester ensures sustained progress, structured mentorship, and timely feedback throughout the dissertation process. The course emphasizes research rigor, ethical standards, and scholarly communication consistent with doctoral-level expectations. It also prepares students for professional roles requiring advanced research competence and dissemination of scholarly work.

HHP 7699. Dissertation.

This course supports the completion of original research and scholarly writing in Health and Human Performance under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. Students design, conduct, analyze, and report independent research that contributes to the field’s body of knowledge. Continuous enrollment during each long semester ensures sustained progress, structured mentorship, and timely feedback throughout the dissertation process. The course emphasizes research rigor, ethical standards, and scholarly communication consistent with doctoral-level expectations. It also prepares students for professional roles requiring advanced research competence and dissemination of scholarly work.

HHP 7999. Dissertation.

This course supports the completion of original research and scholarly writing in Health and Human Performance under the supervision of a dissertation advisor. Students design, conduct, analyze, and report independent research that contributes to the field’s body of knowledge. Continuous enrollment during each long semester ensures sustained progress, structured mentorship, and timely feedback throughout the dissertation process. The course emphasizes research rigor, ethical standards, and scholarly communication consistent with doctoral-level expectations. It also prepares students for professional roles requiring advanced research competence and dissemination of scholarly work.

ESS 7301. Applied Exercise Physiology.

This course examines advanced acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, emphasizing mechanisms of metabolic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, neural, and muscular function. Students analyze how environmental conditions, aging, and selected disease states influence these physiological processes. The course integrates current research methodologies used to investigate human performance, including laboratory assessments and evidence based approaches to evaluating physiological adaptation. By the end of the course, students will be able to interpret physiological data, assess training responses, and apply theoretical models to a variety of exercise contexts.

ESS 7302. Advanced Motor Behavior.

This course examines physical, physiological, and psychological factors that influence motor skill acquisition, performance, retention, and transfer. Students explore voluntary movement with emphasis on central nervous system control, perceptual and sensory contributions to learning, information processing, and conditions that optimize motor skill development. The course analyzes feedback mechanisms, individual differences, and variability in learning outcomes. Methodological approaches to studying motor behavior are addressed, and students evaluate current research to understand applications across various movement contexts.

ESS 7303. Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise.

This course examines psychological and social factors that shape exercise behavior. Students study major theoretical frameworks, determinants of participation, and evidence on the psychological and social outcomes associated with exercise. The course emphasizes research methodologies used to investigate exercise motivation, adherence, and behavior change, including intervention development. Students analyze empirical findings to understand how psychosocial variables influence individual engagement and program effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on cognitive, emotional, and social processes that influence participation, adherence, and perceived outcomes.

ESS 7304. Current Topics in Exercise Science.

This course examines current topics across the major subdisciplines of exercise science. Students analyze current research in exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, exercise metabolism, and human performance. The course emphasizes evaluating scientific methodologies, interpreting empirical findings, and situating research questions within broader disciplinary trends. Through review of peer reviewed literature, students develop advanced skills in critical appraisal, scholarly synthesis, and evidence based reasoning relevant to professional practice and academic inquiry.

ESS 7306. Advanced Assessment & Exercise Prescription.

This course provides doctoral students with advanced training in fitness assessment and exercise prescription with an emphasis on critical evaluation of scientific evidence and applied decision-making. Students develop competencies in health screening, risk stratification, physiological testing, and interpretation of assessment data to support individualized evidence-based exercise programming. The course emphasizes evaluation of contemporary research related to fitness assessment and exercise prescription and the translation of scientific findings into professional and research practice.

ESS 7307. Advanced Principles of Strength & Conditioning.

This course provides an in-depth study of the scientific principles underlying strength and conditioning practices, including physiological responses, biomechanical principles, and program design strategies. The course examines the development, instruction, and evaluation of aerobic and anaerobic training principles applied in professional practice. Students explore approaches for evaluating movement, monitoring training loads, and applying research to individualized programming. Emphasis is placed on understanding a variety of client needs and examining the evidence used to guide safe and effective conditioning practices within sport, fitness, and rehabilitation settings.

ESS 7308. Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury.

This course examines advanced biomechanical principles underlying the development, progression, and recovery of musculoskeletal injuries. Students explore tissue mechanical properties, loading patterns, and movement characteristics that influence injury risk and healing responses. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis, research interpretation, and methodological approaches used in advanced biomechanical inquiry. Through evaluation of experimental and clinical evidence, students develop skills to analyze injury mechanisms, interpret biomechanical datasets, and assess contributing factors related to human movement and tissue stress.

ESS 7309. Biomechanics for Exercise & Sports Science.

This advanced course examines the mechanical principles underlying human movement with emphasis on quantitative approaches used in sport and exercise science. Students evaluate force, motion, and tissue mechanics through analytical and quantitative methods. The course integrates foundational biomechanics with advanced applications relevant to sport performance, movement technique, and musculoskeletal loading. Students learn to interpret biomechanical data, critique analytic methods, and apply mechanical concepts to complex movement tasks.

SPTM 7301. Foundations of Sport Management.

This course provides an advanced examination of the foundational areas of sport management, including marketing, communications, finance, legal structures, event operations, and ethical reasoning as applied in sport management contexts. Students study how these core functions operate within professional, amateur, and recreational sport contexts, and evaluate the organizational, economic, and regulatory factors shaping the sport industry. Through analysis of contemporary scholarship and applied case studies, students develop familiarity with terminology, disciplinary frameworks, and evidence based approaches used in sport management research and practice.

SPTM 7302. Sport Administration and Leadership.

This course investigates leadership and administrative processes in sport organizations using theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives. Students engage with scholarship on leadership philosophy, ethical reasoning, organizational theory, and group dynamics to understand how leadership behaviors emerge within sport environments. The course emphasizes critical analysis of organizational structures and leadership practices. Students will interpret research findings, evaluate case materials, and develop evidence based insights about leadership in sport using an academically grounded approach.

SPTM 7303. Financial Management of Sport Organizations.

This course examines the financial structures, decision making processes, and economic considerations that shape sport organizations across professional, amateur, and recreational contexts. Students analyze budgeting methods, revenue generation models, expenditure planning, and long term financial strategies used in sport settings. The course emphasizes the study of financial tools and frameworks commonly applied in sport management, including capital acquisition and resource allocation. Through case analyses and application of financial principles, students will evaluate how sport organizations respond to financial challenges and opportunities. The course prepares students to interpret financial information, assess organizational needs, and apply evidence based approaches to financial planning within various sport environments.

SPTM 7304. Sport Law and Ethical Inquiry.

This course examines the legal and ethical frameworks relevant to sport organizations, emphasizing analytical approaches to understanding how laws and ethical theories apply in professional, amateur, and recreational contexts. Students study tort liability, accessibility requirements, credentialing processes, and other regulatory considerations through case analysis and scholarly literature. The course also investigates major legal precedents and conceptual models used to evaluate ethical decision making in sport settings. By the end of the course, students will be able to assess legal constraints, interpret ethical frameworks, and apply these concepts to organizational practices.

SPTM 7305. Current Topics in Sport Management.

This course examines current topics influencing sport organizations at the local, national, and international levels. Students study emerging trends in the sport management field by analyzing historical developments, current research, and professional practices. The course emphasizes scholarly inquiry into how these issues shape organizational decision making, policy considerations, and managerial responsibilities. Through critical evaluation of research and case analysis, students will develop the ability to interpret complex challenges and assess implications for professional practice within various sport contexts.

SPTM 7321. Adaptive Sport: Theory, Research, and Systems-Level Perspectives.

This course examines adaptive sport through theoretical, empirical, and systems level perspectives to understand participation among individuals with disabilities. Students analyze contemporary research, organizational models, and contextual factors that shape adaptive sport across professional, amateur, and recreational settings. Emphasis is placed on evaluating evidence-based practices, examining policy structures, and exploring models of delivery that influence program availability and performance. Through advanced academic study, students consider methodological approaches, interpret research findings, and identify factors that affect program design and implementation.

SPTM 7322. Esports Management.

This course examines the structure, development, and operations of the esports industry. Students study organizational models, event and team administration, and regulatory factors influencing esports activities. The course emphasizes analytical approaches to industry trends, management strategies, and operational planning. Students engage with current research to understand emerging trends and professional practices across various esports contexts. The course prepares students to analyze current developments in the field and apply relevant management principles to practical esports scenarios.